Astera Labs Soars 6.1% on $1.15B Surge to 113th Market Activity Rank as Analysts Clash and Insiders Sell

On July 31, 2025, Astera Labs (ALAB) surged 6.10% with a trading volume of $1.15 billion, ranking 113th in market activity. Recent developments indicate mixed institutional activity and analyst revisions, shaping investor sentiment ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Positive catalysts include a $130 price target raised by Jefferies and a $110 increase from Stifel Nicolaus, contrasting with Northland Securities’ downgrade to “Market Perform.” Institutional buying was noted from Pacer Advisors (501,677 shares) and Y Intercept Hong Kong ($5.54 million investment), while sell-offs by Principal Financial Group and Morse Asset Management added short-term volatility. CEO Jitendra Mohan’s multiple large-scale sales, totaling 126,262 shares, raised concerns about insider confidence.

Despite the 6.10% gain, year-to-date performance remains under pressure, with the stock down 33% since January. Analysts highlighted divergent strategies, with Morgan Stanley maintaining an “overweight” rating while others adjusted expectations based on Q1 results and AI infrastructure demand. Institutional ownership remains strong at 60.47%, with recent inflows from Sound Income Strategies and Allworth Financial LP.

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